Question 1

Describe the typical sequence of employment interviews, and what employers tend to look for at each stage.

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(1)Screening stage-these interviews usua...

Question 2

In ________ interviews, candidates are asked pointed questions designed to upset or unsettle them.

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stress
Explanation:Stress inte...

Question 3

During the question-and-answer phase of an interview, keep your answers short and to the point.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

During a stress interview, you might be asked pointed questions designed to anger or unsettle you.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

It is potentially illegal for an interviewer to ask about your religious affiliation or marital status.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If you're asked to submit to alcohol testing and drug screening during the hiring process, remember that

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A)  only government agencies can require those tests.
B)  a majority of companies require all applicants to submit to such tests.
C)  what you do in your free time will not affect how you'll perform on the job.
D)  the Supreme Court has determined that those tests violate workplace privacy laws.

Question 7

What two essential questions do employers seek to answer about each candidate in interviews?

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Employers seek to ans two ques...

Question 8

Which of the following would be the best opening sentence for a solicited application letter?

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A)  "I am clearly the best person for the job you've advertised."
B)  "I'm sure you get these letters all the time, but I hope you'll read mine carefully."
C)  "I need a job, and I am very hard worker, so in my opinion you can't go wrong in hiring me for any number of different positions."
D)  "Based on my extensive training in forensic accounting, I think I may be of help to your rapidly expanding forensic department."

Question 9

When going to a job interview for a graphic artist job, you may choose

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A)  to take along samples of your work.
B)  not to bring copies of your résumé; you can assume the interviewer already has one.
C)  not to be more than five or ten minutes late.
D)  do all of the above.

Question 10

In ________-________ interviews, the interviewer poses broad questions and encourages the applicant to talk freely.

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open-ended
Explanation:The answers of th...

Question 11

The best salutation for an application letter is

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A)  "Dear Hiring Manager."
B)  "To Whom It May Concern."
C)  one that addresses a specific individual by name.
D)  one that addresses a specific individual by first name only.

Question 12

An unsolicited job application letter should begin with a statement designed to get the reader's attention.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Unsolicited application letters to prospective employers

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A)  require more research than solicited letters.
B)  irritate the personnel office staff.
C)  are never read.
D)  are none of the above.

Question 14

Within two days after an employment interview, you should

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A)  have a friend call to see whether you got the job.
B)  write a follow-up letter (using the format for persuasive messages) and include another copy of your résumé.
C)  send the interviewer a short note of thanks.
D)  assume that you didn't get the job if you haven't heard anything.

Question 15

You could send ________ after an interview if you haven't received the interviewer's decision by the promised date or within two weeks.

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A)  a thank-you note
B)  another version of your résumé
C)  a message of inquiry
D)  a message of intent

Question 16

Following a job interview, you should send a(n)________-________ message even if you feel you have little chance of landing the job.

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thank-you
Explanation:An email thanking ...

Question 17

Explain the function of each phase of an application letter written in the AIDA format.

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(1)Getting attention: The opening paragr...

Question 18

During the selection stage of the interview processes, you should

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A)  ask the interviewer when you can start the job.
B)  differentiate yourself from the other candidates.
C)  use short answers to respond to the interviewer's questions.
D)  relate your knowledge, skills, and experience to the organizations' needs.

Question 19

In the final paragraph of your application letter, you should forcefully demand an interview.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ interviews, such as those on college campuses, are a means of eliminating unqualified applicants and identifying promising candidates.

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Screening
Explanation:Screenin...

Exam 19: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

During the question-and-answer phase of an interview, keep your answers short and to the point.

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During the selection stage of the interview processes, you should

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In the final paragraph of your application letter, you should forcefully demand an interview.

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Describe the typical sequence of employment interviews, and what employers tend to look for at each stage.

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Which of the following would be the best opening sentence for a solicited application letter?

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During a stress interview, you might be asked pointed questions designed to anger or unsettle you.

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In ________-________ interviews, the interviewer poses broad questions and encourages the applicant to talk freely.

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An unsolicited job application letter should begin with a statement designed to get the reader's attention.

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If you're asked to submit to alcohol testing and drug screening during the hiring process, remember that

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________ interviews, such as those on college campuses, are a means of eliminating unqualified applicants and identifying promising candidates.

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In ________ interviews, candidates are asked pointed questions designed to upset or unsettle them.

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The best salutation for an application letter is

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It is potentially illegal for an interviewer to ask about your religious affiliation or marital status.

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Explain the function of each phase of an application letter written in the AIDA format.

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Unsolicited application letters to prospective employers

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You could send ________ after an interview if you haven't received the interviewer's decision by the promised date or within two weeks.

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What two essential questions do employers seek to answer about each candidate in interviews?

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Within two days after an employment interview, you should

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Following a job interview, you should send a(n)________-________ message even if you feel you have little chance of landing the job.

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When going to a job interview for a graphic artist job, you may choose

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